Torque Wrench

[wisecrack]

With my new CF bike and all it's CF bits I'm looking at investing in a torque wrench to tighten all the bolts and bits without the fear of cracking something.

 

I have looked to buy online and this(see link) seems to be what I might be looking for http://pickatool.co.za/catalog/product_info.php/cPath/251_252/products_id/11117

 

My question is if this would be the right one to get and maybe if anyone out there knows of a similar or better wrench at maybe a better price which I can maybe pickup from a shop.

 

[AndreZA]

Get the BBB one for about R550. It's made for bicycles and comes will all the bits you will need on a bike.

 

 

[wisecrack]

Thanks would my LBS stock this?

[Christie]

I like Norbar torque wrenches:

http://www.totalcycling.com/index.php/product/parts_accessories/torque_wrenches/norbar_4_20.html

http://www.totalcycling.com/images/large/18459_101732.jpg

[paulvs]

I also need one... the one from totalcycling looks best... do we get free shipping for a decent order? perhaps we could or 3 or 4?

[Wolweseun]

You need a range from 4Nm to abut 25Nm

It is a good idea to have a small torque wrench for this most are roughly R1000

The one from pickatool is from 40nm -210

if you want to tighten cassettes and BB's you will need another torque wrench as well Shimano cassetes are 50Nm

[wisecrack]

The picture is only a sample and not the actuall one I'm considering.

 

The one from pick a tool I'm considering is 6 to 30NM.

 

I will go and have a look at my LBS though for the BBB one.

 

 

[paulvs]

BBB

 

BTL-52 TorqueFix
	? Adjustable by twisting the grip.
	? Built-in click mechanism.
	? Range: 2 - 24 Nm.
	? Durable hard shell box contains:
	? Torque key.
	? Allen keys 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, and 10mm.
	? T25 torx.

 

[paulvs]

 

The Norbar one looks very good! If we are 4 orders then we don't pay shipping.... I need one for the carbon bits and pieces.

 

 

 

Highest quality torque wrench which exceeds standards required for

ISO 9000 certification. Often voted best in class in independent tests!

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1/4 inch drive

Accurate between 4-20 NM

Easily set with clear scale

Suitable for many bicycle applications including stems, seatclamps Hollowtech II type cranksets, headsets derailleurs and brakes

Accuracy exceeds all international standards

High quality 72 tooth ratchet allows use in confined spaces

Traceable calibration certificate supplied to satisfy ISO 9000 quality systems

Unmistakable signal when set torque is reached

 

paulvs2008-04-07 06:37:35

[Dr. Seuss]

 

you can get the Norbar from http://www.toolshop.co.za/

 

nice thing is that the guy checks if it is calibrated correctly etc. and you can take it back for calibration whenever you want.

 

[Christie]

BBB one sounds nice too. I went for Norbar because that is what we use at work, I was familiar with them & liked them a lot.

 

Minimum torque should be at least 4Nm. The 6Nm one will not be able to torque some of the small bolts. 

[paulvs]

 

you can get the Norbar from http://www.toolshop.co.za/

 

nice thing is that the guy checks if it is calibrated correctly etc. and you can take it back for calibration whenever you want.

 

The one from toolshop is R1400 and small change

 

[Guest Big H]

BBB is the best!!!!! Cheap and designed for bikes...... Probike distrubutes them

[paulvs]

who is probike?

[wisecrack]

Phoned all my LBS for the BBB one and noone have stock :-(

 

Can order though might take 10 days at least.

 

 

 

[AndreZA]

Phoned all my LBS for the BBB one and noone have stock :-(

Can order though might take 10 days at least.

 

Contact Probike (www.raleigh.co.za) and ask them if they have stock. If they do then it will take 3-5 days.